Peter Penashue

I was the official agent for the NDP candidate here in Compton-stanstead in 2008 and I believe it’s the agent’s responsibility to oversee the campaign’s finances not the candidate. Mr. Peter Penashue should not have to resign his seat because of the actions of his official agent. My opinion is that in the event of illegal donations to a candidate the amount that is declared as illegal should be the amount of a fine that the candidate, official agent, and the auditor of that campaign’s financial return must pay to election Canada. After having to pay a hefty fine if you ran again for MP you might be more careful whom you have as your official agent and pay a little more attention afterwards. Barry